(2) An English-language tenure-track appointment in North American Indigenous history at the rank of Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2013. Qualified candidates with expertise in the areas of northern, rural, or health history are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to teach in English at the undergraduate level, and to participate in the M.A. program. Applicants must have a completed Ph.D. or be near to completion, with demonstrated research productivity and teaching experience. Candidates should submit a statement of current and prospective research, a teaching dossier, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference.

With its main campus located in Sudbury, Ontario, a city and region offering unique cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, Laurentian University (LU) offers an outstanding university experience, in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education.

Laurentian University is an equal opportunity employer. The Employer and the Union acknowledge the distinct role, special place and unique contribution of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada as well as the importance of Aboriginal languages and cultures in particular programs at Laurentian University. Further, they recognize that Aboriginal faculty are underrepresented in the University as a whole. The Employer and Union are committed to appointing a larger number of Aboriginal faculty, particularly outside Aboriginal-specific programs.

Laurentian University is a bilingual institution which has a policy of passive bilingualism (English/French) as a condition of tenure. In accordance with the Aboriginal Equity Initiative, the Employer and the Union have agreed to waive the requirement for French/English bilingualism and recognize as bilingualism the knowledge and/or demonstrated study of an Aboriginal language and one (1) of the two (2) official languages of Laurentian University.

LU faculty members are part of LUFA (the Laurentian University Faculty Association). The Collective Agreement is available at www.lufapul.ca. Information about the University can be found at www.laurentian.ca.

Contact:

Applications and inquiries can be directed to Brock Higgins at 613-680-0077 or via email at brock@leadersinternational.com. The Selection Committee will begin reviewing applications in November, 2012. The competition will remain open until the positions are filled.